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Alinea, Chicago

Foodnut.com — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:58 +0000

Why did we dine here? – Finally a chance to dine here! Alinea is a legendary three Michelin star restaurant in Chicago. It has four times been named the Best Restaurant in America and is one of only 13 restaurants in the U.S. to earn the coveted Michelin 3-Star rating. This is Chicago’s only 3 star restaurant. Chef/owner Grant Achatz has been listed in the World’s Top 50 restaurants for his innovative molecular cuisine. (#34 in 2018) They remodeled completely in 2016. You need to book ahead and prepay your reservation on tock. You can select from: Kitchen Table $390 per person – Parties of 6 only The Gallery $290-360 per person – Parties of 2-4 – 16-18 courses The Salon $190-270 per person – Parties of 1-6 – 10-14 courses Beverage pairings are available for purchase at an additional cost. Dress code is smart casual. No ripped jeans, t-shirts, ball caps, hats or tennis shoes. Jackets are not required, though many guests do opt to wear them. Most of the folks were in the 40-60 range. They also own Next Restaurant, The Aviary, and Roister. Next constantly explores the world of cuisine, changing our prix fixe menus and dining […]

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Bo Innovation Restaurant Review, Hong Kong

Foodnut.com — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 07:00:17 +0000

Why did we dine here? – Bo Innovation is a molecular gastronomy Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong’s Wanchai District hidden away down an alley and upstairs. They were featured on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations TV show way back in 2008. Bo received two Michelin Stars in the latest edition of the Hong Kong Michelin guide, previously had one star. Chef Alvin Leung Jr, is a bit of a renegade and has attracted a lot of attention world wide. He was not in the kitchen on our visit. We’ve been always tempted to try this restaurant but had not because we were worried about gimmicky molecular food. In 2013, after seeing them stay on the Michelin Star list for a while, and also having gone to most of the 2 and 3 star restaurants in Hong Kong, we decided it was time to give them a try. Bo has a reasonable HK$288 or roughly US$40 lunch, making this a no-brainer to us. Of course after we selected all the optional dishes, our costs were far higher than this! Dinner costs several times more. It was easy to make reservations by email although they require a credit card to hold it. Bo […]

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é by José Andrés Restaurant Review, Las Vegas

Foodnut.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:53 +0000

Wow, one of the top molecular gastronomy restaurants in the USA… é by José Andrés is a mysterious restaurant in the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas that doesn’t even have a phone number. They take reservations by email (reserve@ebyjoseandres.com) 30 days in advance for one of the 8 spots of counter seating. Seating are at 5:30PM and 8:30PM, meals typically last 2 hours. After you make a successful reservation they will send you a Golden Ticket in the mail. Diners wait at the Jaleo Bar for their compatriots. When all 8 diners have arrived, they are all escorted to the dining room at the same time. Because the seating are counter style, do not be afraid to dine here alone. Part of the fun is getting to know your fellow foodies. Why did we dine here? – Because we were in town for CES and this restaurant was at the top of our must dine list. This restaurant serves 20 or more mini courses that focus on Spanish cuisine with molecular gastronomy accents. $160, 20% mandatory gratuity, $105 wine pairings, $65 for non-alcoholic pairings. Summary – é by José Andrés serves up unforgettable food in a fun atmosphere. A must go […]

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The Fat Duck Restaurant Review, Bray, UK

Foodnut.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:03 +0000

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